Gardening is one of the great joys in life, and vegetable gardening, in particular, has grown in popularity in recent years. If you’re one of the 35 percent of Americans who love to grow your own food– or if you’re thinking of joining their…
Be a Maker If you’re the kind of person who spends time cruising home improvement websites and daydreaming about building a deck, you’re probably itching to turn all those inspirational photos into reality. There’s nothing quite like a good DIY…
Southern Yellow Pine is one of the strongest woods in North America And it presents challenges to amateur woodworkers. With the right tools and a little practice though, you can produce a beautiful gazebo or turn out a sturdy playset for the…
by Mark Clement, WIR Contributor The How and Why of DIY Let’s find a new way to be happy. Food writer Michael Pollan says in his book Cooked that Americans spend more time watching TV shows about cooking food than actually cooking food. I have…
Ground Contact vs. Above Ground? Are you a weekend warrior who loves to build? There are dozens of fun DIY projects you can take on, and lots of them could be located outdoors. For example, let’s say you’ve decided to construct some planter…
From circular saws to cordless drills, power tools simplify and speed up building and remodeling projects as well as general woodworking tasks. But when used incorrectly, these household helpers can injure, maim, and even kill. The best way to…
